Unit 9 Quiz Flashcards
Abigail the behavior analyst was providing oversight for her approved research project. Which of the following is most likely to be a violation of the BACB ethical code about behavioral research?
To ensure the safety, well-being, and confidentiality of the participants, Abigail carefully reviewed standards for ethical conduct of research with her research assistants. She also advised them that if they were involved in an ethical violation, they were on their own.
In the language of the BACB, when a behavior analyst makes treatment decisions he or she should “initiate, continue, modify, or discontinue behavior analysis services only when”:
The risk-benefit ratio of doing so is lower than the risk-benefit ratio for taking alternative actions.
Spreat (1982) recommended a mathematical model for treatment selection. Which important feature was included in Spreat’s model?
All the above:
The probability of treatment success.
The amount of time it takes to eliminate a behavior.
The distress caused by the procedure and the distress caused by the behavior.
Behavior analysts should know and communicate the risks of specific behavioral interventions, such as the increased probability of unintended or undesired behaviors. When a specific procedure is recommended, the behavior analyst should:
Present a balanced, honest representation of the risks versus the benefits.
Which of the following is not a general risk factor for behavioral treatment, as identified by Bailey and Burch (2011)?
Rapid suppression of target problem behavior
Which of the following is a benefit of behavioral treatment, as identified by Bailey and Burch (2011)?
All the above:
a. The “climate” of the treatment setting improves for caregivers or peers.
b. There is direct benefit to the client, such as increased access to reinforcers.
c. Caregivers feel more effective and empowered to move forward with the client.
For delivering the ethics message effectively, Bailey and Burch (2011) recommend good communication skills and familiarity with the BACB compliance code. In some cases, the behavior analyst will have an immediate response to address an ethical dilemma. In other cases, the behavior analyst may be caught by surprise or be unsure of what to say, especially if the issue is unclear or falls in a gray area. In order to refer to the guidelines or speak with a supervisor, the behavior analyst may “buy some time” to respond by saying:
“Let me get back to you on that”
In some cases, behavior analysts will work with high-functioning adult clients who can present ethical dilemmas. Likewise, the behavior analyst may face ethical challenges with parents, managers, non-behavioral professionals, and even fellow behavior analysts. Based on the recommendations of Bailey and Burch (2011), which of the following is the best response for resolving ethical problems and delivering the ethics message effectively?
Establish rapport, respectfully ask questions, state the facts, reinforce what others are doing right, refer to the guidelines, summarize the guidelines and possible consequences, cooperatively discuss a solution.
When searching for a place of employment as a BCBA, you may wish to ask the following questions:
All the above:
a. Seek information related to pay, hourly requirements, and advancement opportunities.
b. Seek information about the benefits packages involved.
c. Seek information about the values and ethics of the company.
The ethical behavior analyst will always abide by the dictum do no harm. But the cautious, ethical behavior analyst will also make sure that he or she is never the target of a mistaken or malicious accusation of physically inappropriate behavior toward a client. Which of the following were not recommended by Bailey and Burch (2011)?
Be distant, cold, and impersonal in your interactions with clients to prevent any false allegations.
Be distant, cold, and impersonal in your interactions with clients to prevent any false allegations.
Review
Behavior analysts inform participants about research procedures and their ability to freely participate, decline, or withdraw. Related factors, such as potential risk or discomfort, are also explained. For persons with limited communication skills, special procedures are prepared to identify signs of distress that may indicate the desire to withdraw from the research. In the language of the BACB compliance code, this type of ethical conduct for behavior analysts is described as ______ consent.
Informed
Behavior analysts want to identify and limit the unpredicted results of behavior change plans. These undesirable results may include exposure to injury, loss, or danger for the client, client-surrogate, caretaker, teacher, or a bystander. Related concerns are harm to a behavior analyst’s reputation or damage to the field of applied behavior analysis. Bailey and Burch (2011) describe the importance of behavior analysts operating as ________ analysts or managers.
Risk
Bailey and Burch (2011) suggest that it is far better to prevent ethical problems than attempt to resolve them after the fact. A powerful method for preventing ethical dilemmas is reviewing and signing a formal, written _________ of Professional Services that addresses many of the BACB ethical compliance code elements and clarifies rules and boundaries with the client at the initiation of services.
Declaration
What do Bailey and Burch (2016) recommend to help prevent many ethics problems from occurring in the first place?
Use a declaration of professional practice
